Grilled Barbecue Duck BreastBarbecue duck breast can be great on the grill if done well and then again it can also be dry if done badly. The secret is in the way the duck breast is cooked and that is to cook it skin side to the heat because this removes a lot of the fat and at the same time gently cooks the meat.
TIP - Dripping fat onto searing heat is a recipe for flames particularly on a charcoal barbie so always give charcoal plenty of time to “settle” before cooking. Ingredients:-
Method:- Lat the duck breasts on a board skin side up and score the skin with a sharp knife taking care not to cut through the fat layer into the flesh. This way you’ll let the fat drip out but the duck meat will remain protected from drying out. Season well with salt and pepper and then lay the breasts on the grill. Just let them be and let the fat drip out, 90% of the cooking time should be with the skin side directed to the heat and the final 10% flipped over just to seal in the juices. The cooking time is really down to how thick the meat is and how you like it cooked. I like it a little pink inside so for an average sized duck breast (like those in the picture) I would cook for about 45 minutes To serve, slice generously and pour over some of my wife’s wonderful damson jam sauce. Related Pages:-
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